EDMONTON – Backup quarterback Tommy Stevens scored three touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders evened their season series with Edmonton, defeating the Elks 28-26 on Saturday.

The Roughriders improved to 5-2 and moved into sole possession of second place in the CFL’s West Division.

The first-place Elks, who haven’t made the playoffs since 2019, dropped to 6-2.

The game was a rematch from last week when Edmonton’s Vincent Blanchard nailed a career-best 57-yard field goal on the final play to give the Elks a 36-34 road victory in a classic contest.

The Elks had a strong start to this game, scoring on a competent opening drive as Justin Rankin…

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